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Illawarra · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1926

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"Bang Goes the Drum." Salvation Army Band Objected To

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 12

"That the noise of the Salvation Army Band made it impossible to carry on business on Friday nights" was the nature of a complaint…

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Successful Concert. at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 4

On Tuesday, in the Strand Theatre, Corrimal, a grand concert was held, under the allspices of the Corrimal Soccer Club. Despite the rain which fell…

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The Pictures

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 2

Vilma Banky, who is starred in "The Dark Angel" showing at Kiama's Own next Monday, is a new star and according to Charlie Chaplin, possesses rare…

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Surf Club Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 2

Don't forget the Surf Club ball is trim Theatre Friday night, Aug. 21, with a jazz orchestra brought from the city which is expected to draw a gallery…

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Bulli-Woonona Band

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

It is expected there will be much interest at the annual meeting of the Bulli-Woonona Town Band, which is to be held in the Band Room at rear…

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Dapto Masonic Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 14

The first Masonic Ball held in Dapto for many years under the auspices of the Lodge King Edward, eventuated last night, and was a…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 7

To-night, Friday, Harry Clay's Vaudeville Co. Saturday and Matinee at 2.30, Gloria Swanson in "Stage Struck", also Madge Bellamy…

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Catholic Ball. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 11

Tuesday night next will see the opening of the Catholic Ball in the Wollongong Town Hall by the Lord Mayor of Sydney, who, with party, will be…

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Masonic Ball at Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 15

The Dapto Masonic Lodge's grand ball eventuated in the Agricultural Hall last night. The decorative scheme was most effective. Lattice…

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Municipal theatre Scheme. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 5

Sir,—His Worship tho Mayor's letter, published in your last issue, is couched in the same abusive tone adopted by him previously in this…

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Municipal Theatre. Yaroley's Sell Out. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 8

Sir,—As Managing Director of Wollongong Theatres Limited, my Company, in its official capacity, has not hitherto taken any part in the…

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Wollongong Municipal Council. Theatre Scheme (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 8

Sir,—His Worship the Mayor's letter published in your last issue is couched in the same abusive tone adopted by him previously in this controversy,…

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Correspondence. Yardley Bros. Dispose of Their Theatre Interests. To the Editor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 13

Sir,—As Managing Director of Wollongong Theatres Limited, my Company, in its official capacity, has not hitherto taken any part in the correspondence…

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Agricultural Ball

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1926 · page 2

The annual ball of the Agricultural Society was a great success on Friday, August 6th in the Antrim Theatre. The first year it was established as an…

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Anniversary Ball

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 2

The anniversary ball of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gerringong, was a great success on Friday night, and a big attendance from all parts of the…

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THIRROUL Town Band

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 17

A meeting of the sub-committee appointed by the Parents and Citizens' Association to draw up a scheme for the formation of a Town…

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The Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 10

The Secretory (Mr. Coghlan) stated that the profit, to date, on the Ball amounted to £21/2/0…

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Juvenile Ball

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

A Juvenile Ball, organised by Corrimal Town Band, was held in the School of Arts Hall, Corrimal, on Friday night last. The hall, which had been…

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Entertainments. Crown Theatre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 17

To-night, Friday, Harry Clay's Vaudeville. Saturday and matinee at 2.30, Madge Bellamy in screaming comedy "More Pay Less Work"…

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Grand Ball. Wollongong Town Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 8

It would be hard to adequately convey the scene presented at the Wollongong Town Hall on Tuesday night on the occasion of the Catholic Ball…

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